Pretzel Bites – Easy Recipe for Large Pretzels

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Pretzel Bites are a fun and easy way to make any party rock.  Especially for those game day events or football Sunday.  Even if you just have the munchies, this can be a real tasty way to enjoy a snack.  This recipe is very easy to make and you can use practically in bread or sour dough recipe to make pretzels but I’m going to show you how to do it with Pizza Dough.  Also be sure to check out my Garlic Parmesan Bread Knots and my Steakhouse style Scones!

Pretzel Bites Ingredients:

1 Pizza Dough, for a14″ Lg. Pizza
6 cups Water
1/4 cup Baking Soda
1 egg
1 tbsp Water, mix with egg for wash
2 tbsp Butter, melted
1 tsp Kosher Salt
1 tsp Dried Oregano, ground

Mix Baking soda with the 6 cups of boiling water and soak the dough for only 30 seconds.  Bake at 450 degrees f for 12 to 15 minutes.

Drop Biscuits

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The Best Drop Biscuits

This is the perfect Drop Biscuits recipe for you.  They are very light and fluffy and they pack a sweet buttery flavor that just melts in your mouth.  They only take a few minutes to mix and they are in and out of the oven in practically no time at all.  I would dare say that this Drop Biscuits recipe is better than KFC’s Biscuits.  And if you’re making Biscuits and Gravy then this is most definitely the recipe for you.  But, I would highly recommend that you try them with my family Egg Gravy.

Drop Biscuits and Breakfast Gravy

I love these Drop Biscuits with Breakfast Gravy.  My Egg Gravy recipe doesn’t have the traditional sausage base.  I love sausage and I love sausage gravy but my Egg Gravy derives it’s flavor from bacon. It’s thick, hearty and I can guarantee that you’ll fall in love with it the first time you try it.  And if you’re feeling frisky, try my Scotch Eggs recipe.  If you don’t know what those are, you’re going to have to click the link to find out because there is all kinds of goodness wrapped up in there.

Drop Biscuits Ingredient:

1 cube Butter, melted (1/2 cup)
2 cups Flour
1 tsp Baking Powder
1 tbsp Sugar
1/2 tsp Cream of Tarter
1/2 tsp Salt
1 cup Milk

Be sure to watch the short video tutorial.  Bake 12 to 15 Minutes at 450 degrees and let the Drop Biscuits cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Scones – Steak House Style Fry Bread

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The Best Scones are Utahan

Utah Scones are popular in the Midwest. It’s mostly served in Steak Houses. Some refer to it as the “Utah Scone” because some believe it’s where it originated from. It isn’t the traditional English Scone that looks more like a cookie biscuit. So if you’re looking for that, bummer. You found something better!  I can vouch from personal experience.  I grew up with these served in my School lunch on a regular bases and kids just loved them.  There was even a Restaurant in town called “Scone Cutters” that would serve them any way you wanted them.  You can have these with honey butter, topped like Indian Fry Bread or made like a Sandwich.  It doesn’t really matter and it’s all up to you.  So if you’ve never tried one of these Scones before, you’re in for a real treat.  There’s a nice article written about the history and tradition of scone HERE if you are interested!

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1 cup water, hot
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1/3 cup oil or melted shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
3 1/2 cups flour, sifted
1 egg, beaten
2 quarts frying oil (i.e., safflower or canola oil)

Instructions for Scones

To make these Scones, mix 3 tablespoons of warm water with yeast adding a pinch of sugar. Set aside for 10 minutes for yeast to activate and foam.  In the meantime, combine hot water, oil (or melted shortening), salt, and sugar in a large bowl.  Once the yeast has activated, add egg to the yeast mixture. Mix well.  Add the egg/yeast mixture to the oil/sugar mixture. Stir well.  Gradually add flour stirring well after each addition. Knead the dough as it stiffens until you get a doughy, elastic consistency. About 5 minutes.  Then place dough in a well-greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Let dough rise for about 30 minutes or until double in size.  Be sure to watch the short video tutorial and I’ll show you exactly how to make a Utah Scones.